Virat Kohli has expressed his displeasure with the umpiring decision that led to his dismissal in the match against KKR by liking a post by former cricketer Mohammed Kaif. Kaif criticized the decision, saying “Clear unplayable beamer gets Kohli out and a ball that passed under Dhoni’s bat declared wide. Cameras, replays, technology but still such mistakes being made. Poor umpiring.”
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc has been expensive this IPL season, conceding the most boundaries (44) and having a poor return of six wickets for 287 runs in seven games. Despite KKR’s strong start to the season with five wins in seven matches, Starc’s economy rate between the 16-20 overs is 13.7, the fourth worst among those who have bowled a minimum of five overs at the death this term. The team may consider resting Starc for their next two home games to allow him to regain his form and better contribute to the pace bowling group.
Brian Lara believes that RCB star Virat Kohli should accept his dismissal during the KKR clash, as the delivery was deemed legitimate by the umpires and technology. Kohli was irate with the call and was fined 50 percent of his match fee for lashing out at the umpires.
Hardik Pandya, the dynamic Indian all-rounder, has achieved the milestone of playing 100 matches for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya reached this milestone during MI’s match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 22, 2024, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With this achievement, Pandya joins an elite group of six cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Ambati Rayudu, who have played 100 matches for MI.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Virat Kohli has been fined 50% of his match fees for showing dissent at an umpire’s decision in a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli admitted to the offense and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction. Level 1 breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct result in a final and binding decision from the Match Referee.
In a historic milestone, Hardik Pandya marked his 100th Indian Premier League (IPL) match for the iconic Mumbai Indians franchise during their clash with Rajasthan Royals. Returning to MI after a stint with Gujarat Titans, the all-rounder continues to cement his legacy as one of the most valuable players in IPL history.
Former India player Harbhajan Singh defended the umpire’s decision to dismiss Virat Kohli during an IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Kohli, who was well outside the popping crease, was given out on a beamer delivery that would have dipped below the waistline if he had stayed in the crease. Harbhajan explained that the BCCI measures the height of each player and if the ball passes above the waistline, it is given as a no-ball. However, in Kohli’s case, the ball was below his waistline at 0.92m.
Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has expressed confidence in Virat Kohli’s T20 abilities, stating that he can score a century in just 40 balls. Ganguly emphasized the need for India to adopt a fearless approach in the upcoming T20 World Cup and suggested Kohli as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner. He also highlighted the importance of balance between experience and youth in the team.
